The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) 2024 Fund is now open for applications.
The aim of the fund is to sustain and improve third sector, non-clinical support for babies, parents and carers affected by, or at risk of, perinatal and infant mental health issues in Scotland.
Funded by Scottish Government, the application process is managed by Inspiring Scotland.
This programme is a new round of funding, a continuation of the support offered through the PIMH Fund which was launched in 2019.
This fund is an 18-month programme for third sector organisations who support babies, parents and carers affected by, or at risk of perinatal and infant mental health issues in Scotland.
Applications will be accepted from new applicants as well as organisations that are currently, or have previously been, funded through the PIMH Fund.
The fund will provide up to £1,500,000 across 18-months from October 2024 – March 2026 for incorporated third sector organisations who are currently delivering perinatal and infant mental health support in Scotland.
Applicants can apply for up to £132,000 for the duration of the 18-month fund.
To apply you must be:
Please read the guidance notes to find out more about the fund and check that you are eligible to apply. We also have an Easy Read version.
The guidance notes includes all the questions you will be asked in the application form.
If you think you are eligible and would like to apply, you need to complete the Expression of Interest Form.
You will then be sent a link to the online application form.
Documents you will to need to support your application are:
If you would like a word version of the Fund Information and Guidance Notes, you can download this here.
Before you apply, you can draft your answers on this word version of the application form:
PIMH Fund Manager Leanne Anderson has created a short video providing an overview of the fund.
Applications will close on Friday 3rd May at 12pm (noon)
Final decisions on funding will be made by a decision making panel chaired by the Scottish Government. The panel are scheduled to meet in June with decisions being communicated as soon as possible after the meeting.
Funding will be distributed on a quarterly basis to successful organisations from October 2024 through to March 2026.
Email support
If you have any questions on the application or your eligibility, please email the Inspiring Scotland PIMH team on pimhenquiries@inspiringscotland.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
You can view the live FAQ document which will be updated as different queries are submitted.
Surgery sessions
Inspiring Scotland will provide 30-minute virtual support sessions for organisations to discuss application queries. If you have a question you would like to discuss, click here to book a surgery session.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact pimhenquiries@inspiringscotland.org.uk
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